Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon

BANDOOK · 16th April 2015, 03:45 AM

Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
MEASURES 64.5 CMS
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE
REGARDS RAJESH

mahratt · 16th April 2015, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
MEASURES 64.5 CMS
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE
REGARDS RAJESH

It is a decorative axe. Such axes made in India in the late 19th century - early 20th century, as souvenirs to decorate rooms (cabinet).

ariel · 16th April 2015, 06:04 AM

All real axes should by definition have massive blade with a wedge. It's absense here, with a flat and thin blade, unquestionably qualifies it as as a decorative object.

thinreadline · 16th April 2015, 01:57 PM

I have an Indian axe which I had had for many years until I found out it had a concealed blade in the handle.

Edward F · 16th April 2015, 08:07 PM

I would also call this axe more decorative then weapon grade ,but what is the purpose of the hidden spike if the axe is just a wall hanger? many weapon grade axe or mace have hidden spikes also.The axe shown is not much of a weapon but maybe it was?

spiral · 16th April 2015, 08:32 PM

Hidden spike exist on both real arms & tourist items/wall hangers.

The make a talking point perhaps helped the initial sale?

16th April 2015, 03:45 AM	#1
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon MEASURES 64.5 CMS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE REGARDS RAJESH Attached Images

16th April 2015, 01:57 PM	#4
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	I have an Indian axe which I had had for many years until I found out it had a concealed blade in the handle. Attached Images

16th April 2015, 06:04 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	All real axes should by definition have massive blade with a wedge. It's absense here, with a flat and thin blade, unquestionably qualifies it as as a decorative object.

16th April 2015, 08:07 PM	#5
Edward F Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 54	I would also call this axe more decorative then weapon grade ,but what is the purpose of the hidden spike if the axe is just a wall hanger? many weapon grade axe or mace have hidden spikes also.The axe shown is not much of a weapon but maybe it was?

16th April 2015, 08:32 PM	#6
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Hidden spike exist on both real arms & tourist items/wall hangers. The make a talking point perhaps helped the initial sale?